Volvo 1996 960 Quick Tips

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MAINTENANCE/CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

MAINTENANCE/CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Routine maintenance

Every 10,000 miles/16,000 km
or 12 months, whichever
comes first

Tip: Change your oil

*

and filter more frequently
(every 5,000 miles/8,000 km
or every 6 months) if you
drive under these conditions:
High dust levels, low-speed
short trips or extended idling,
trailer towing, or extensive
mountain driving

*

Gasoline

Unleaded

fuel only

87 octane min.

21.1 gal./

80 liter tank

1.6 gal./6 liters
remaining light

SP0332.07.95 22M

© 1995 Calcar

Quick Tips is a trademark of Calcar

VOLVO CUSTOMER

ASSISTANCE

United States

On Call

Roadside Assistance

800-63-VOLVO

Customer Support

800-458-1552

Canada

On Call

Roadside Assistance

800-263-0475

Customer Support

800-663-8255

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

QUICK TIPS

™

1996

VOLVO 960

DASHBOARD/

KEYS

DASHBOARD/

KEYS

1

2

3 3

8

10

14

11

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DASHBOARD/KEYS

DASHBOARD/KEYS

Master key

Operates all locks,
arms alarm from
either front door
or trunk/tailgate

Service (valet) key

Operates front doors,
ignition/steering/
transmission lock

Tip: Key number plate is
used to purchase a lost key;
store in safe place

1. Mirrors/power windows

See Driver Controls

2. Fuse box

3. Air vents

Open/closed: Rotate wheel
down/up

Horizontal air flow: Rotate
center wheel left/right

Vertical air flow: Push
top/bottom of slats

4. Horn

5. Red alarm LED
(light on right speaker)

Flashes when armed;
alarm armed when door/
tailgate locked, locks with
key or remote; if activated,
horn sounds and turn
signals flash

Tip: Central lock switch
on dash will not operate
with driver’s door open

6. Heating & air conditioning

See Climate Controls

7. Audio system

See Audio System

8. Cigarette lighter

9. Ash tray: Push to open

10. Gear selector

See Drivetrain

11. Shiftlock override button

To override shiftlock system:
Turn ignition
hold override button, move
gear selector out of Park (P)

12. Parking brake

on

, press and

13. Heated front seats
(if equipped)

Press to turn on; automatically
turns off when optimal temp­erature is reached

Tip: Passenger seat heater
should be off when seat is
not occupied

14. Console

See Trunk/Storage

15. Tilt steering wheel

Adjusts to three positions
Push lever down to adjust,

release to lock

WARNING: Do not adjust
steering wheel while driving

16. Hood release

To open: Pull

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

STALKS

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

STALKS

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

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CHECK
ENGINE

SER­VICE

BRAKE

PARK
BRAKE

ABS SRS

CHECK
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BRAKE

PARK
BRAKE

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Right stalk
Wiper/washer

Intermittent wipe: Press up
Single wipe: Press down slightly
Low speed = 1 click down
High speed = 2 clicks down

1. Outside temperature gauge

Amber lamp indicates near or
below freezing conditions

2. Fuel gauge

Tank holds 21.1 gal./80 liters

Tip: If ignition on while
refueling, gauge will not
register additional fuel
for up to 20 minutes

14. Winter/wet transmission
mode selected

Flashing indicates faulty trans­mission; also see Drivetrain

15. Low coolant level

16. Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)

Malfunction, normal brakes only

17. Parking brake on

18. Low brake fluid level

Wash (includes headlight wash
if equipped): Pull

1. Rear wiper/washer (Wagon)

Intermittent wipe:
Move center switch left

Continuous wipe:
Move switch right

Wash: Push button on
end of stalk

3. Clock set button

To set clock: Press while turning

4. Clock

5. Turn signals

6. Speedometer

7. Odometer

8. Trip odometer

9. Trip odometer reset button

To reset to zero: Push

10. Tachometer: Avoid red zone

11. Coolant temperature gauge

Stop car if in red zone, check
coolant level when safe

WARNING LIGHTS:

12. Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)

Airbag malfunction

13. Always fasten seat belts

19. High beams on

20. Low oil pressure

Check oil level

21. Charging (generator) system

failure: Battery discharging

22. Exterior light bulb failure

23. Rear fog lamp on

24. Low washer fluid

25. Scheduled maintenance
reminder

Light on = service interval
exceeded

26. Trailer turn signal operating
(if equipped)

27. Malfunction indicator lamp

Possible faulty emission
control; Volvo retailer
inspection required

28. Low fuel warning light

Light comes on when 1.6 gal./
6 liters fuel remaining

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Left stalk
Turn signals/high beams

Pull for high beams or to flash
high beams with lights off

Cruise control

WARNING: Use only when safe

Operates above 22 mph
To turn on: Set switch (2) to

on

To set speed: Press and release
SET button (3) at end of lever

To accelerate/decelerate:
Press SET button (3) toward +/-

To return to preset speed
(after braking): Momentarily
move switch (2) to RESUME

To cancel: Tap brake pedal or
push button (2) to

off